Grafton High School - Re Echo Yearbook (Grafton, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1945 volume:

He-Crdto- '45 Published by the SENIOR CLASS of Grafton High School Editor, Robert Gifford Assistant Editor, Virginia Rosier Business Manager, Eva Brown Foreword As the yearbook staff began to function, we commenced to work with a definite goal in mind. Certainly we hoped to improve ours, over other editions, but our main desire was to create for you, a natural spring of joyous remembrances,that shall flow into every heart incessantly, through future years. Dedication We, the Senior Class of ’45 of Grafton High School, dedicate this yearbook to the memory of Kirk Kinter who was a member of our class. Kirk, an active student, was well liked by everyone. On July 6, 1944, while pursuing his favorite sport, swimming, he lost his life. V l minis! ml ion R. Virgil RoiiRBoroii. A.H.. M.A. Superintendent of Schools Delores Bolin Curry A H.. M.A. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Paul P. Warden Harold K. Debend a rker William A. Collins J. Lee Evans Arthur (J. Yates President three Facultv Kenneth Haun; A.B., M.A. Principal Fairmont S. T. C. W. Va. University Ruth Batten; A.B.. M.A. English Duke University W. Va. University Mildred Newlon Cleavenger; A.B.. M.A. American History Glenville Normal Broaddus College Fairmont S. T. C. W. Va. University Duke University Nellie Cook; A.B.. M.A. Home Economics Fairmont S. T. C. W. Va. University Duke University Columbia University Mildred Haddox; A.B. Speech, English W. Va. University Marshall College Davis and Elkins Robert Clayton; A.B. Registrar American History W. Va. Wesleyan Barbara Cather; A.B. Language W. Va. University Columbia University Hazel Cole: A.B. Biology W. Va. Wesleyan Fairmont S. T. C. Laura Fries; A.B., M.A. Bible, Latin, English W. Va. University Biblical Seminary in N. Y. Columbia University Sherman Haselden; A.B., M.A. Typing, Salesmanship Business Law W. Va. University W. Va. Wesleyan W. Va. Business four Gladys Hickman; A.B. Commerce Bowling Green College of Commerce Fairmont 8. T. Betty Rose Miller; B.M. Music W. Vi. University Katherine Shepler; A.B. Social Science Fairmont S. T. C. W. Vn. University University of Pennsylvania California 8. T. C. Festus Waggoner; B.S.A.G.R. Vo-Ag, General Shop W. Vn. University Grace White; A.B. English Fairmont 8. T. C. George Peabody College W. Va. University University of Colorado Faculty Charles McDade; A.B. Physical Education, Coach Fairmont 8. T. C. W. Va. University Ida Dorsey Parsons; B.S.H.E., M.S. Home Economics W. Va. University Iowa 8. C. Columbia University Chicago University Cornell University Robert Sloan; A.B. Athletic Director Industrial Arts Chemist ry George Peabody College Fairmont S. T. C. W. Va. University Minette Watkins; A.B.. M.A. Librarian Wilson College W. Va. University Columbia University Ruby Ramsey Withers; A.B.. M.A. English, Journalism (ilenville 8. T. C. W. Va. University five Faculty Klayde Spaur Wolfe; A.B.. M.A. Civics Fairmont S. T. C. Glenville S. T. C. V. Va. University Virginia Yost; A.B. Mechanical Drawing, Art Fairmont 8. T. C. Margaret Grinnan Secretary to Principal Grafton High School Clarksburg Business College Mildred Bord; A.B.. M.S.P.E. Physical Education Fairmont 8. T. C. W. Va. University A. V. Yoho; A.B. Trigonometry, Geometry Phvsics, Algebra Fairmont 8. T. C. W. Va. University Helen Xenakis; A.B. Business Administration Salem College Ellen Jane Wiseman Assistant Secretary Grafton High School Gail Luzader; A.B. Mathematics Salem College Fairmont 8. T. C. V. Va. University nix Senior ('lass History w In September of 1941, Jti5 of us made our first long walk down Yates Avenue to the new high school building, or rode a bus along Riverside Drive to start out on what was to be one of the most eventful and enjoyable times of our life. Our first impression was of the hugeness of the building, and the large number of upperclassmen that wielded tubes of lipstick to 4 4 decorate91 our shining countenances in brilliant scarlet. After l eing assigned to individual home rooms, we received schedule cards and settled down to the daily routine of getting to school on time and finding our way to the proper classrooms at the appropria e hour. Finally we became accustomed to school traditions. We discovered the Girls’ Gym and the Boiler Room, and later we selected officers to direct our class activities. For president we chose Charles Evans; vice president, Betty McVicker; and sec ret ary-tress urer, Dick Watkins. For our entry in the annual Thespian Contest Plays we chose “Blessed Are They--------, ” which was directed by Wayne Daugherty. We were honored by having Dick Watkins chosen as “best actor for his portrayal of an aged atheist. Also included in the cast were Florence Seymour, Betty Purinton, W arner Phillips, Jack McPargh, Miriam Friedman, and liar riet Dempsey. A few of the more ambitious of our number found out what clubs they were eligible for, and joined them. We all learned al� out the good times one can have while in high school. As for sports, we did all right for ourselves having Bill Russell, Edward Knip pie, and Clifton I)eBarr on the varsity squad, and a number of aspirants out for the team. The impressive record of the Freshman basketball team speaks for itself as proof of the ability of budding young varsity cage team members. After passing our final examinations with flying colors, we bid farewell to the 4 4 Nemesis of Yates Avenue” until the end of the summer. The following September we again made our journey to the high school, perhaps with a bit more swagger to our walk, and certainly on the other end of the lipstick. We felt like old-timers, having spent the previous year finding out all the angles. It seemed quite funny to send a lost Freshman out to the Vo Ag building or to the projection room instead of English class. During this term, two of our athletically-inclined girls, Mary Kay Withers and Helen Harper, were selected by the student body to be cheerleaders. This made us swell out our chest with a bit more pride than before. For class officers, we selected William Beavers, Charles Evans, and Irma Tingler to direct our class; and right capably they did. 44The White Phantom,” directed by Miss Helen Gay, was our presentation in the contest plays, and was very ably produced although it won no award. Included in the cast were June Loar, Martha Holloway, Warner Phillips, Jean Welsh, Richard Warne, Virginia Rosier, and Robert Withers. The (lass of ’45 had quite a number of candidates for the athletic teams of 1942-43, and several of these were able to win their athletic letters, some for the second time. Indeed, our trail-blazing leaders left a mark for coming classes to shoot at. Following a summer vacation of rest and play, we returned to the “old grind” with the realization that we were full-fledged upperclassmen. Juniors at last, we thought, but it was a year of hard work and preparation for activities to follow. If we were to follow the custom of having a reception in honor of the Senior class at the close of the school year, we must earn money to finance it. With this and the coming class of ’45 yearbook in mind, we dug in and started our ventures with a magazine campaign. Mr. Sherman Haselden led the class through this project with high success. We also sponsored the fifth annual Junior Christmas party, at which everyone had a fine time and enjoyed the spirit of Christmas. Individual high salesman for the contest was Bertha Baffle, who won the first prize of a $25.00 war bond, closely followed by runners-up Richard Warne and Jane Chrislip. Miss Wat kin 8 home room had the highest home room sales and was awarded an American flag for its fine record. To lead our class in these projects we chose Jerry Pepper as class president, Dick Watkins as vice presi dent, and Irma Jean Tingler iis secretary-treasurer. In “Paul Faces the Tire Shortage,” our contest play entry directed by Bob Stout, Richard Warne and Helen Harper headed a cast to produce a hilarious comedy that was hard to beat. However, we were unlucky again this year although a fine supporting cast of behind Yost, Virginia Rosier, Clyde Norris, and Martha Holloway helped to make it a successful production. A great number of our musically inclined fellow students found diversion in the Glee Clubs and Band, and Betty McVicker, Annis Loo Davis, Irma Jean Tingler, Martha Holloway, and Jean Welsh earned their public acclaim as part of the Grafton High School Drill Team. Their daring gymnastics thrilled spectators at local gridiron and cage contests during the half-time intermissions. As for athletes, our class had them a plenty. On the football lineup were Jerry Pepper, Bob Moran, Bill Russell, Warner Phillips, and Edward Knipple; and all of this number as well as Rogers McAvoy were members of the basketball squad which so ably defended the honor of G. II. S. during that season. For the Junior Class Play, 4 4 Mv Man Godfrey” was the choice, and was a great success, both financially and in production. Fnder the direction of Mrs. Mildred Haddox, Howard Fast co-starred with Florence Seymour to give this fast-acting comedy-romance the final polish. Frances Fawley, Martha Holloway, Glenn Bartlett, Annis Lee Davis, Jane Chrislip, Warner Phillips, Bob Gifford, Charles Evans, Mabel Lee Patton, George Ashby, Clyde Norris, Robert Clem, and Clifford Boylen gave life to supporting role and helped fashion the plot of this dramatization. The annual Junior-Senior Reception which we sponsored took place in the Field House with the music of Johnnv Borne’s orchestra. For King and Queen of the affair, Virginia Debendarfer and Dale McDaniel were chosen to reign over the festivities. As hosts to this function we tried to make the Seniors' last party end their high school career in a burst of glory. Finally we arrive at that long awaited moment: when one enters tin school as a Senior for the first time. We are the kingpins of the student body now; there is no one above us. (Except the faculty.) It seemed so short a time, those happy three anxious years that led to the climax. From start to finish the school calendar is dominated by the Senior class members. To climax our high school career, we gave our class play, 44Abie’s Irish Rose,” with the leads being portrayed by Charles Evans and Roseann Wilson. Other members of the cast were as follows: Martha Holloway, Clifford Boylen, Leland Yost, Dick Watkins, Bob Gifford, and Evert Moore. fifth t George Ashby Hand Glee Club Hi Y Senior Contest Play Re- Echo Orchestra Thespians Glenn Bartlett Football Basketball Lettermen’s Club Thespians Rosemary Baugh Anna Jeanne Boylen Senior Contest Play Glee Club, pianist Bearcat Hand Girl Reserves Eva Brown Re-Echo, Business Manager A. T. C. Student Manager Girl Reserves, Treasurer Commercial Club, Vice Pres. Opal Bush Re- Echo Eleanor Bailey Senior Contest Play Glee Club Ronald Bartlett Roy Beavers Clifford Boylen m v Bearcat Re-Echo Thespians Benny Bryan Re-Echo Mary Louise Cart Girl Reserves Re-Echo Glee Hub nine Robert Clem Eugene Cole Band Glee Club F. P. A., Officer National Honor Society Veda Cross Girl Reserves Student Council Dorothy Dadisman Harriet Dempsey Athletic Ticket Committee Commercial Club, Reporter Girl Reserves Bearcat, Business Manager Re-Echo National Honor Societv G. A. A. Thespian Squad Leader Ruth Dixon Jane Chrislip Senior Contest Play Coach Thespians, President Her Tek G. A. A., President Band Squad Leader Girl Reserves National Honor Society Jo Claire Corrothers Betty J. Curry Hee-Tek, Treasurer Annis Lee Davis Girl Reserves G. A. A. Band, Majorette Senior Contest Play Bearcat Georgia DeMoss Betty Lee Duffy Girl Reserve Student Council Band Re-Echo Squad Leader Music Follies National Honor Society Doris Dunham Girl Reserves Athletic Ticket Committee Hec-Tek National Honor Society Charles Evans Band Sophomore Class, Vice Pres. Honor Society Senior Contest Play Student Council, Vice Pres. Boys’ State, 1944 Orchestra Glee Club Senior (’lass Play Senior Class, President Re-Echo Hi-V Freshman Class, President Thespian Frances Fawley G. A. A. Thespians Athletic Ticket Committee Glee Club Eldon Findley F. F. A., Vice President Glee (’luh Hec-Tek, Mascot Doris Edward Hec-Tek Howard Fast Thespian Play Glee Club Clara Felton Hec-Tek Re-Echo Bea reat Glee Club Helen Ford Merle Frank F. F. A., Officer Miriam Friedman Girl Reserves G. A. A. Thespian Bearcat, Mana iii Editor and Columnist Re- Echo National Honor Society Latriva Freeze .Martha Frum Band Glee Club vlrvt h Robert Gifford Editor-in-Chief of Re-Echo Thespians Student Council Band G lee Club Hi Y Senior (Mass Play Jack Klamner Eleanor Henderson Re- Echo Bearcat Girl Reserves Martha Holloway Thespians Girl Reserves G. A. A. Bearcat Band Sponsor Sophomore Contest Play Coach Jean Hunt Hec-Tek Betty Kincaid Charles Gough Re - Echo Helen Harper G. A. A., Vice President Thespians Hec-Tek Cheer Leader Bearcat Maid’s Night Out Freshman Contest Play Coach Helen Hollis Bearcat, Art Editor Thespians G. A. A., Honorary Member Girl Reserves Glee (Hub Library Mural Painter National Honor Society Bruce Hudson Audrey Janes Kathleen Kinter Senior (Mass, Secretary National Honor Society Iwrlvr Ilaze) Kirby Re-Echo Betty Kirkpatrick Edward Knipple Football Lettermen’s Club Re-Echo Robert Moore June Loar G. A. A. irl Reserves, Secretary Commercial Club, Secretary Thespians Re-Echo Richard Mahaffey Bearcat Ruth Miller Girl Reserves Re- Echo Evert Moore Commercial Club Thespians Bearcat National Honor Society Technical Staff, Stage Manager Senior (lass Play Richard Moran Bearcat Hi Y Football Student Council thirteen Robert Moran Basketball Football Let ter men’s Flub President Student Council Re-Echo Opal Morgan G. A. A. Squad Leader Glee Club Basketball Smiley Murphy George McCauley Clyde McDaniel Hi-Y Thelma McDaniel Assistant Librarian Alice Morgan Bearcat Girl Reserves Glee Club Squad Loader Basketball Norma Jean Moyer Girl Reserves Commercial Club, Sergeant of Arms Re-Echo, Subscription Manager Senior Contest Play Roger McAvoy Football Basketball L � ttermon’s Club Seoretary-T reasurer Josephine McCoy Student Council Girl Reserves Re-Echo Glee Club Basketball National Honor society Sarah McDaniel Squad Leader Leola McGee Glee Club Basketball fourteen Franklin McKain Basketball Lettcrmen'« Club Hand Elva Nestor Mabel Lee Patton Girl Reserves, President Commercial Club Re-Echo, Head Typist Senior Contest Play Band H |uad Leader National Honor Society Arden “Jerry” Pepper Football Basketball Lettermen’s Club Re Echo President of Junior Class Donald R. Poling Sherman Reed Hi Y Lettermen ’s Club Basketball, Manager Stage Crew Betty Jean McVicker Band G. A. A. Thespians Re-Echo Vice President of Freshman (Mass Clyde Norris Hec-Tek, Mascot Football Glee Club Music Follies Mary Jo Patton Girl Reserves Re- Echo Assistant Librarian Warner Phillips Hi Y Lettermen s Club Football Re-Echo Lewis Reed Stage Crew Majorie Riffle fifteen Bert Riley Hi Y Virginia Rosier National Honor Society, President Student Council, Secretary Thespians G. A. A. Band Re-Echo, Assistant Editor Girls State, 1944 Betty Rutherford Frank Schilt Football Student Council Lettermen s Club Harold Shriver William Simmons Emma Jane Robinson John William Russell III Football, Captain Basketball Let ter men's Club Bovs’ State, 1944 Re-Echo Bertha Lee Saffle Commercial Club, President Re-Echo Basketball Senior Contest Play National Honor Society Florence Seymour G. A. A. Honor Society, Secretary Glee Club Band Junior Contest Play, Coach Re-Echo Hilda Shuttleworth Assistant Librarian Francis Smith Commercial Club Girl Reserves Athletic Ticket Committee Re-Echo Assistant Librarian ixteen Laura Mae Steadman Bearcat Re-Echo Assistant Librarian Girl K juad Leader Betty Olive Stevens Commercial Club Re-Echo Assistant Librarian Eugene Stephenson Letterinen fa dub Vice President Alice Stout Girl Reserves Re-Echo Elva Sturms Mary Jo Thomas Re- Echo Irma Jean Tingler Girl Reserves, Vice President Commercial Club, Secretary G. A. A., Reporter Thespians, Wardrobe Mgr. National Honor Society, Vice President Sec ’y-Treas. Sophomore ( lass Sec’y-Treas. Junior Class Re-Echo, Circulation Mgr. Hand Sponsor Richard Warne Thespians Re-Echo Hi V Hand Paul Talago Hi V Virginia Lee Thomas Shirley Trisler Richard Watkins Hi-Y, President Student Council, President Vice Pres., Senior Class Vice Pres., Thespians National Honor Society Orchestra Band Glee Club Thespian Play, Bus. Mgr. Bearcat, Editor-in Chief Re-Echo Boys’ State, 1944 8t venteen Maxine Weaver Clayton White Band Technical Staff Thespians Glee Club Orchestra Hartsel Wilson P. F. A . Mary Kay W’ithers Cheer Lender G. A. A., Secretary Re-Echo Mary Zorick G. A. A. S(|iiud Lender Jean Welsh G. A. A. Re-Echo Girl Reserves Rand Majorette Robert White Roseann Wilson Glee Club Bearcat Re-Echo G. A. A. (iirl Reserves Senior Contest Play Senior Class Play National Honor Society Leland Y'ost Re- Echo Bearcat Glee Club Thespians Senior Contest Boys’ State, 1944 National Honor Society i I up lint o rjipliiMl Senior Cecile Meehling Glee Club eighteen Seniors in the Service .Maybe you think we’ve forgotten you. no; as you are in our hearts, so shall you be in our yearbook. You who have given up your studies and the thrill of graduating to make it safe for us to graduate, shall surely be given the recognition that you deserve. A credit to the Navy is Seaman 2 c Warner Phillips, a very popular Senior and a member of the football team, Hi-Y, Thespians, and Lettermen’s Club. Private Donald R. Poling is now in the Air Corps. His pleasing personality and good natured ways won him many friends in school. You needn't worry about the war being very long since Johnny Miller joined the Air Corps. Corporal Miller was a very efficient stage manager and a member of the Thespians. His untiring efforts in bettering the stage won him the honor of “Best Thespian.” Clyde McDaniel is in the Navy now. In school, “Manuel” was a member of the Hi-Y and very popular among his class mates. When Eugene Stephenson left for the Navy there were many feminine hearts left behind. “Steve” was a member of the Lettermen’s Club and the football team. Smiley Murphy, that cute little Senior with the tooth-paste ad grin is also in the Navy. He never told anyone his real name. Our only clue is that it really isn't “Smiley.” After Dick Warne wins the war for us, he’s going to come back home and buy a motor boat. The Navy is giving him a lot of practice in “riding boats.” Dick was a member of the Hi-Y. Hand. Hoys' Glee Club. Thespians, and Re-Echo. Because Bill Russell was captain of our football team, his Uncle Sammy has chosen him to help the Navy to tackle the Japs. Bill was a member of the basketball team. Letter-men's Club. Re-Echo, and went to “Hoys' State” last summer. The Navy was certainly glad to get William Simmons. As in school, his friendly smile and happy disposition made everyone like him. ( ur loss was 1 ’ncle Sam's gain in the person of Ronald Bartlett. “Ronnie’s” untiring efforts won him the award of best actor in ]!I44 and in addition, his membership in the Thespians and Hi-Y kept him very busy. These boys are missed. They have given up the peace and comfort of home to defend their country. They are determined to help end this horrible war so that they may come home to tin ones who are hoping and praying for their safe return. No, boys, we won't forget you; we are proud of you and realize what you are doing for us and our posterity. For you, we will continue to pray and trust in God to keep you safe. nineteen Com men cement The Reverend Lois Luzadder, pastor of the United Brethren Church will deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon. We express our regrets that we can’t give the rest of the Commencement happenings due to the uncertainty of the present school term. Junior Class History In the month of September, 1! 42, a group of would-be doctors, lawyers, nurses, and presidents of the United States entered Grafton High School. Assuming the title of “Freshmen,” which was thrust upon them, they began their climb to acknowledgment by electing their class officers: president. Anne Vance; vice president, Etta Frances; and secretary-treasurer. Barbara Donley. But because Freshmen are “looked down upon,” their climb had many obstacles. However, they showed talent in their contest play “Not Tonight.” 1'pon becoming Sophomores, more notice was given to them by the school. They felt older. Choosing as leaders, president, Wayne Knotts; vice president, William Myers; and secretary-treasurer, Jean Decker, was their first important step. Next they upheld the name of their class by winning “best play,” which was “House of Greed” in the Contest Flays. The following September, assuming all the responsibilities of “upperclassmen,” they became Juniors. They found something new, in the way of financial responsibilities. Their picturesque Christmas dance and highly successful magazine campaign were the answer to the money needed to put on the Junior-Senior From. Their leaders during that year were president. John Ellers; vice president Alice Mae Stevenson; and secretary-treasurer. Evelyn McFrouty. The Juniors’ entry in the Contest Flays was “Ghost Farm,” a gruesome mystery in which a cranky old millionairess is viciously affronted by a “devil monster” from “Spooky Swamp” and also frightened by a golden-haired singing ghost. The cast consisted of: Betty Craft, Charles Corbin, John Fitzer, Wayne Knotts, Thelma Reese, Helen Brown, Evelyn McFrouty, and Emily Malone. Wayne Knotts was judged the best actor. The Junior class play, “Junior Miss,” which was one of Broadway’s hits, was directed bv Mrs. Iladdox. In the cast were: Harry Grows, Wayne Knotts; the dual parts of Joe and Henry, Lewis Bolyard; Grace Grows. Anne Vance; Hilda, Mary Haskins; Lois Grows, Emily Malone; Judy Grows. Aldene Beagle; Tuffv Adams, Betty Craft; J. B. Curtis, Herbert Grow; Ellen Curtis, Mary Fappalardo; Willis Reynolds, Charles Corbin; Barlow Adams. Micky McCue; Merrill Teur-back, Raymond Salisbury; Sterling Brown, Leonard Collins; Albert Kennady. Frazier Cameron; Tommy Arbuckle, John I’itzer; Charles, Junior Kines; Haskell Cummings, Charles Denton. The traditional Junior-Senior From ended the activities of the Junior year. twenty-two Sopliomoro Class History Although the .Sophomore Class did not take time out to organize during their Freshman year, it was not for lack of talent. This class has attained high scholastic records during its stay in Grafton High School. As their first class activity, they presented “Land of the Free,” which was directed by Hetty Hoffman. Marion Hollis, depicting the character of a refugee German girl, took first honors for this class by being chosen best actress for her fine performance. Other members of the cast of this well-produced play were Haul Waggoner. Crystal Wooddell, Warren Outright. Jean Bott. Terry Heironimus. Helen McDermott. Mary Vogel. Charles Bartlett. and Joe Staley. Coming back the next year as “old-timers.” they strutted their stuff to the limit on the first, day of school, for they were no longer mere Freshmen. They were Sophomores! Their first job was to select leaders. This they did well, for they voted in Harvey Hawkins as president. Colleen Courtney as vice president. and Katherine Gainer as secretary-treasurer. Their entry in the annual Contest Flays was “Luncheon for Six,” with Katherine Gainer. Charles Bartlett. Paul Waggoner. Jean Bott, Dolores Miller, and Joe Staley, and Vance McDaniel. They also showed up well on the gridiron and cage court. On the football squad from among their midst were Harvey Hawkins. Herbert Ball, Herbert Funk, Kenneth Orr. William Freeze. Bill Whetsell, and Ralph Tighe. On the basketball floor. Harvey Hawkins. Kenneth Orr. Ralph Tighe, and Kenneth Mehlinger represented the class with a high degree of success. Harvey played on the starting team in the cage season and showed up well. Bill Whetsell was honored by receiving an honorable mention position on the Big Ten football team. Watch them next year; they will bear watching! twenty-fire twenty-six Freshman Class History When we entered in September, 1044, we were one of the greenest of Freshman classes ever to grace the halls of High School. We quickly found the location of the boiler room and girls' Gym (being directed there by upperclassmen), and settled down to the routine of daily classes. Our new-found freedom was to be a joy forever to us. as compared to the comparative restrictions of Junior High and Grade school. Adapting ourselves to the strange world about us, we found it very pleasing to be a part of it. Never had we had so many school dances, parties, and athletic contests to take up our spare time as well as organizations that we joined. We elected for officers to guide us through the year the following: Helen Louise Outright. Doris Ann Harrison, and Fred Shafferman. in the positions of president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer respectively. As our entry in the Thespian-sponsored Contest Plays, we chose “Angel Child,” which was directed by Helen Harper. Peggy Hamner was judged the best actress. We have also distinguished ourselves in other lines ot endeavor, such as athletics, scholarship, and extracurricular activities. A large number of us have become members of the Band and Glee Clubs, and hold places on various athletic teams. We have blazed a trail t,iat wil) 1,0 difficult to surpass in our studies, and we hope to continue to keep up our fine record. t nr nty-eight twenlynine 1944-45 Calendar September 6 Sleepyheads rolled out early as school opened. 8 Bearcats opened football season. Ahem! Grafton 13—Bridgeport 38. 1 o One loss, one win. G.H.S. 7—Shinnston 0. 22 First road game. Don’t they know its impolite to treat guests like that? Grafton 0—R.W. 39. 29 Old rivals meet once more; we tried our best but G.H.S. 0—W.I. 19. .Juniors held first dance of the season. October 6 They came, they tried, they failed. Bearcats 12—Buckhannon 25. 12 “No, Lady. I’m working my way through college.” Junior magazine campaign opened. 13 E. Fairmont swam across the goal in a sea of mud. Opp. 13—Grafton 0. 21 The mud couldn't stop the locals. G.H.S. 26—W.F.H.S. 7. 25 G.A.A. Initiation. 27 Wow! What a ball game as Philippi couldn't stop the gold and blue. We’uns 21—they’uns 13. 31 Junior magazine campaign ends in blaze of glory. November 2 Thespian play enjoyed by all. 3 Morgantown was too powerful. M.H.S. 27—G.H.S. 0. 10 A heartbreaker but still a loss to end the season. Weston 20—Grafton 19. 23-24 Thanksgiving holidays—Annual homecoming dance for Alumni. December 6 On stage—The Follies of 1944 presented by the band. 20 Have you been a good boy or girl ? If so, Santa might have a present at the Junior Christmas Party. 21 Oh ! Happy Day. Christmas vacation. 26 Alumni game opened G.H.S. basketball season as varsity goes down to old grads 49-44. 29 Sweet revenge. Bearcats 47—Bridgeport 25. January 2 Vacation ends. G.H.S. 35—Barrackville 23. 5 The Bees had no sting. Grafton 37—East Fairmont 25. 9 Well, you can’t win them all. Grafton 20—Elkins 26. 12 Back on the beam. G.H.S. 53—University 39. 16 Too much Lemine. Morgantown 43—Grafton 37. thirl1 Calendar If) They shouldn’t play the last 20 seconds. Ruckhannon 37—Bearcats 34. 23 Still a rocky road. Bearcats 41—W.I. 45. 23-26 Too late now to start studying Semester exams. 26 Best of the season. G.H.S. 56—West Fairmont 54 (overtime). 30 Shinnston tried but not enough. G.H.S. 39—S.H.S. 30. February 1-3 Band clinic at Clarksburg. 1 Ohio Valley, here comes Grafton. Bearcats 48—Wheeling 39. 2 Still going strong. We’uns 43—Parkersburg 41. 2 Thespian Contest Plays Juniors crowned champ. Wayne Knotts and Peggy Hamner best actor and actress. 6 Our turn now. G.H.S. 38—Morgantown 26. 9 Bees still forgot their sting, ’cats 35—East Fairmont 27. 13 We couldn’t be stopped. Grafton 46—Ruckhannon 23. 16 The old jinx again. W.I. 48—G.H.S. 41. 20 Grafton vs. West Fairmont. Grafton 46—West Fairmont 42. 23 Bearcats meet Parkersburg. Bearcats 40—Parkersburg 30. 26 Girl Reserves Party. 27 Grafton tangles with Spartans of Shinnston. March 2 G.H.S. vs. Elkins, they can’t beat us? 6 Rand and Glee Club operetta. 8-9 Sectional Tournament. 15-16 Regional Tournament. 22-23 State Tournament. 27 Junior Class Play—Junior Miss. 29 Commercial Club Dance. 30-2 Easter vacation. April 6 Girl Reserve Prom. 13 Abie’s Irish Rose—Senior Class Play. 27 Junior and Senior Prom. May 3-4 Examinations. 6 Senior Sermon. 7-8 Examinations. 9 Commencement. thirty-one Our Ambitions Xante X irk'Willie Hobby Ambition Ashby. George Ash Hunting To see the world Bailey, Eleanor Sandy Collecting records To he an undertaker Bartlett, Glenn Garmie Imitating To team up with Red Skelton Bartlett, Ronald Rudolph Laughing Lawyer Baugh, Rose Mary Rosie Collecting pictures X-ray technician Beavers. Roy Jr. Roy Just being himself Millionaire Boylen. Anna Jeanne Corky Playing the piano To blow up chemistry class Bovlen, Clifford Kissey Growing Navy trainee Brown, Eva Teddy Men To be the perfect housewife Bryan. Benny Benny Hunting To own the Home Laundry Bush, Opal Bushy Picture post cards Secretary Cart. Mary Louise Basil Dancing Telegraph operator Chrislip, Jane Chris Cooking To be a vitamin Cole, Eugene Jeej) Necking To be a wolf Corrothers, Jo Claire Joey Collecting jokes Cadet Nurse Cross, Veda Doggie Cracking jokes To appear on “Can You Top This” Curry, Betty Bruce Collecting recipes Dietician Dadisman. Dorothy Dottie Photography Secretary Davis, Annis Lee Annis Jack Silly question Dempsey, Harriet Dempsey Boys Specialize in social conversation I )eMoss, Georgia George Reading Housewife Dixon. Ruth Marie Chicken Dancing Housewife Duffy, Betty Lee Betty Dancing Nurse Dunham, Doris Dunham Collecting stamps Stenographer Edwards, Doris Shorty Stamp collecting Housewife Evans, Charles Charlie Photography Photographer Pawley, Frances Frannie Collecting match covers To go to Mexico Felton, Clara L. Felt Traveling To be an airplane hostess Findly, Eldon Finney Collecting souvenirs Fighter pilot Ford, Helen Fordie Reading Telephone operator Frank, Merle Slave Collecting bird and animal pictures To become a sailor Freeze, Latriva Freezie Letter writing Radio comedienne Friedman, Miriam Mint Music Entomologist Frum, Martha Marty Photos for an album Musician Gifford, Robert Bob Tooting the cutest little horn To travel Gough, Charles Bogie Eating Aeronautical engineer Harper, Helen Harp Horses To receive R.N. and B.S. degrees Henderson, Eleanor Eleanor Collecting pictures Nurse Hollis. Helen Gypsy Collecting (ft) Housewife Holloway, Martha Gracie Collecting pictures To go to South America Hudson, Bruce Bruno Model airplanes To be a postal clerk thirty two Our Ambitions Ntt me Sick name llohby Ambition Hunt, .Joan Spinx Writing letters Artist .Janos, Audry Audry Sewing Secretary Kincaid, Betty Patchy Harold To be secretary to the County Agent Kinter. Kathleen Katie Collecting pictures Nurse Kirby, Hazel Haze Eating Typist Kirkpatrick, Betty Becky Taking pictures Air hostess Knipple, Edward Ed Athletics To be Charles Atlas, Jr. Hoar, June June-bug Dancing To marry a certain sailor named “Buck”' Luzadder, Mary Jo Jo Letter writing Housewife Mahaffey, Richard Puss Existing To be a eave man Mason, Earl Milt Picking (?) on Richard Mahaffey Draftsman Meehling, Cecile Cecile Reading Housewife Miller, Ruth Ruthie Collecting pictures of Van Johnson Have him as patient in hospital Miller, Lula Johnnie Letter writing To keep the home fires burning Moore, Evert Moe Collecting old coins Radio mechanic Moore, Robert Whitie Being a nice fellow To hear no evil; speak no evil; see no evil Moran, Richard Slim Bowling To be a big bad wolf Moran, Robert Moe Bringing absence slips to Miss father To set the world on fire Morgan, Alice Creed Hiking To be a medical missionary to Mexico Moyer, Norma Jean Willie Skating To reside in Paris Murphy, Smiley Smiley Eating To be a millionaire McAvoy, Rogers Buck Athletics To be a success in life and love McCauley, George Scrooge Sleeping To attend Vassar College McCoy, Josephine Josie Swimming Chemist McDaniel, Clyde Manuel Navy To see the sea McDaniel, Sarah Pee-wee Skating Housewife McDaniel, Thelma Tiny Swimming To be a red-head McGee, Leola McGee Writing letters Any old 4 F’er McKain, Franklin Frank Going to parties To be dignified McVicker, Betty B. J. Dancing 1’ndertaker from McGlumphy’s Mortuary Morgan, Opal Europe Letter writing To build “Cassells” in the air Nestor, Elva Elva Sewing School teacher Norris. Clyde l)ake Passing on hills at sixty miles Pilot I’atton, Mabel Lee Pat Collecting salt and pepper shakers To own a steam cabinet l’atton, Mary Jo Fudge Paper dolls To get a man thirty thrrr Our Ambitious Name Nickname Hobby Ambition Pepper, Arden Brooks Pear Walking a mile before breakfast To get married Phillips. Warner Phil Women and automobiles To be an admiral Poling. Donald Don Navy To end the war Reed. Lewis Pinky Model airplanes Aeronautical engineer Reed. Sherman Cheeta Being an outstanding student To be a movie actor Riffle. Marjorie Marjorie Studying Latin To travel through the world Riley. Bert Stubs Smoking pipes with the B ) To drive on the Indianapolis race track Robinson. Emma Jane Blondie Reading Nurse Rosier. Virginia Gini Reading To be tall Russell, William Bill Blondes Pro-football player Rutherford. Betty Betty Collecting pictures To get a job Saffle, Bertha Higgles Reading To get a man Seymour. Florence Gus Serving time in the office To be principal of Grafton High Shuttleworth, Hilda Jean Swimming Beautician Shriver. Harold Harold Being ready with an answer To grow old Sehilt. Frank Skul ly Following sports To loaf Simmons. William Rill Wiping out Japan To be the best sailor from G.H.S. Smith, Frances Fanny Painting Typist Steadman. Laura Steady Laughing To sell Christmas cards like Miss Shepler Stephenson, Eugene Steve Model airplanes Aviation Stevens. Betty Steve Reading Secretary Stout, Alice Stout Knitting To teach chemistry Sturms. Elva Jeanie Letter writing Housewife Talago, Paul Pablo Being noisy Engineer Thomas. Mary Jo Jo Playing the piano To teach physics Thomas, Virginia Lee Ginnv Letter writing Nurse Tingler. Irma Deedle Dabney To be a model Trisler. Shirley Shirley Collecting pictures To get a job Warne, Richard Dick Loafing To be a success in life Watkins. Richard Jiggs Esquire To marry a rich widow Weaver. Maxine Maekie Sewing Cadet Nurse Welsh. Jean Jean Skipping sixth period To be a plumber White. Robert Bob Loafing To be a millionaire White. Clayton Kay Eating To play boogie Wilson. Hartsel Hartsel Reading Electrician Wilson, Roseann Ike Following the Bearcats To sooth the brows of men in the Navy Withers. Mary K. Kay Jive records Interior decorator Yost, Leland Bud Playing the piano Baby doctor Zorik, Mary Zorik Athletics Office girl thirty four Senior Class Prophecy Because some mystic power has been bestowed upon me, I can look into the postwar future and see what each one of our Seniors will be doing and, being a generous soul, I’m going to let von in on the know. Betty Kincaid is a patient at the ahh--------“Rest Home ’ at Weston. They sent her there one day after finding her trying to put a bird’s nest in the coo-coo clock. Clyde Norris is manufacturing Dentvne. Poor boy, the papers say his business is all gummed up. Eleanor Bailey is a famous love-lorn adviser. She answers most of her letters like this: My love have flew: He did me dirt I did not know: He were a flirt To they in love: Let I forbid Lest they be dood: Like 1 been did. Joan Brooks, the “girl with the voice you won’t forget,” has retired and Roseaun Wilson has taken her place on the radio. Like Joan Brooks, one of Rose ann’s favorite songs is “When The Red Red Robin Conies Ho b Hob Ho bin ' Along.” George Ashby has taken Frankie’s place of swoon crooner. You ought to hear the girls swoon when he sings his romantic version of “Super Suds.” On December 6, 1944, Harold Shriver went deer hunting. The last anyone saw of him he was going towards Fairmont. Dick Watkins, our boy “most likely to succeed,” has worked his way up in politics. His new political posters say, “Vote for Watkins, the best Garbage Collector Grafton ever had.” Frances Fawlev is now' “pushing up daisies.” On her tombstone is inscribed, “Here Lies Fran Fawley; eating gun powder to make her hair come out in bangs was not such a good idea.” Mary Kay Withers is now an admiral's wife. Just think, back in 1945 the admiral was just a seaman. Bill Russell is playing with Notre Dame now. He also sells false teeth as a hobby. Bill has a “rush business” after football games. Frank Schilt is a famous model. He poses for the “Before” pictures in the “Before and After” advertisements. Anna Jeanne Boylen owns a music publishing concern. Now, the best tunes of all, go to Boylen Publishing Company. Glenn Bartlett is in the cigarette manufacturing business. Does your cigarette taste different lately? Ronald (Rudolf) Bartlett is a generous soul; lie’s o| erating a free lunch room for dead horses. Dick Warne is now' the hen-pecked husband of— you know who. Warner Phillips joined the Navy. His ship was wrecked during a storm and now Phil is marooned on an island with the trees, flowers, birds—and the l eautiful natives. Arden Brooks Pepper, Jerry to you, is balloon blower for a famous burlesque show. Frank McKain and Betty Grable got caught in a revolving door and have been going around together ever since. Hartsel Wilson is owner of a manufacturing concern. The name of its product is “ We-Make-It-And You-Guess-What-It-Is-Product. ’ Jean Hunt and Kleanor Henderson are broom mates. They sweep together, dust them two. Donald Poling died leaving a mortgage and a cactus plant. He got stuck on both of them. Buck McAvov is a barber in a cocktail bar. He shaves the ice. Ed Knipple has won great fame from painting pictures. He is assisting Varga now. June Loar is a housewife. She has gobs of love and oceans of emotions for her husband. Richard Mahaffey is campaigning for mayor. He goes around kissing the babies—little ones. Kathleen Kinter made the Seniors such an efficient secretary that Morgenthau recommended her for his place after he retired. Miriam Friedman is modeling for toothpaste ads. Miriam uses Irium. By mistake, George McCauley swallowed a bar of Ivory Soap. Now George is 99 and 44 100% pure; he floats. Paul Talago is a boxer. Does anybody wanna fight ? Helen Harper kept saying, “No,” until it was too late. Now she is in an “Old Maid’s Home. Charles Evans is president of “ You Break It And We Fix-It ” Watch Company. Georgia DeMoss works for the Powers Modeling Co. •She fills ink wells. Bob White is trying to revise the calendar. He wants to do away with leap year. William Simmons made a million selling pleated shoe strings. Florence Seymour is a model; she is modeling for “STYLISH STOUTS.” Lula Miller took a trip around the world, but now Lula's back in town. Betty Curry died after breaking a bottle of shellac. She had a wonderful finish. Betty Lee Duffy is working with a circus as the fattest lady in the world. She must have eaten her Wheat ies. Clayton White was giving Tommy Dorsey a lot of competition until Dorsey couldn’t take it any longer and retired. Sherman Reed is an animal lover. “Clieta” loves them all except the pink elephants he sees on his l� ed around 3 a.m. Veda Cross married a rich man and is living a life of luxury. Dorothy Dadisman is a secretary and is hard of hearing. Unfortunately she has to sit on her boss’s lap while taking dictation—so he won’t have to shout at her. Latriva Freeze is a radio announcer. She is the one you hear saying, “Does your back ache when you get up in the morning? Do your feet give you trouble? Does your head ache? Do you feel as if you could use several more hours of sleep? Then for goodness sakes go back to bed!!! ” Martha Fruni is a great musician? She plays the 1 Sweet Potato. Helen Hollis is a sweet little housewife now. Every Sunday morning you can see her and her children going to the Catholic Church. Josephine McCoy teas a chemist until she mixed ZYXso and P4Q90. Marjorie Riffle is over in Germany teaching Hitler to sfieak English. I hope she slips him a “Mickev.” Bert Riley owns a race horse, “ Whirl-The-Other Way.” The only trouble with the horse is that i lives up to its name. Emma Jane Robinson is a cute little nurse. She is not allowed to take the patients’ temperatures because when sin holds their hands their temperatures rise several degrees. Alice Stout has started a knitting club. Can any one wear an extra-large sweater, or a pair of socks, size 1 Hr ? Mary Jo Thomas is a fashion designer. She puts stuff cuffs, reat pleats, and drape shapes on the latest fashions. Maxine Weaver is a Cadet Nurse and will she wow you in her new uniform! Hilda Shuttlesworth claims she can make the women beautiful in her beauty shop on Main Street. It’s been tried for years, Hilda, how do you do it? Jean Welsh liked the B O so much that she applied for a full time job. Jean is driving a choo-clioo now. You’ll find her on “track 29.” thirty-five Senior Class Prophecy Mary Jo Luzadder is a housewife. Slu keeps her house and her children spie and span with “Super Suds.” Hubert Moore has taken up music. He plays the “Wash Hoard” with “Spike Jones and His City Slickers. Clara Felton is a spinster. She ends her nightly prayer with “Ah, men.” Leola McGee is a housewife. She named her children Kenie, Meenie, Minie, and George, because she didn’t want any Moe. Helen Ford is overrun with troubles, but that’s life. Chilli today and hot Tomallie. Ruth Dixon has been traveling. In fact she has been all over the world; just call her “Eleanor”! Smiley Murphy is an ardent football fan. It’s the only chance he gets to holler at men with muscles. Thelma McDaniel is a radio comedienne. The good thing about her is, if she can’t think of anything funny, she tells it anyway. In 1946, Irma Tingler was made “Miss West Virginia.” Now she’s Mrs. Defenbaugh. Doris Dunham is selling a combination can opener, potato peeler, safety pin fastener, bottle opener, lock breaker, and ice pick all in one for only 10c. Eldon Findley is a Justice of the Peace. He performs weddings; nice quiet weddings—$5. For $10 you get the extra-special with a lot of whoopin’, hollerin’, and a tank full of gasoline. Hob Moran is the Purdue basketball coach. He started in 1945 as water boy. Norma Jean Moyer raises skunks, and her favorite song is “I’ll Walk Alone.” Doris Edwards is Grafton’s new fire chief. .lust call her “Louie.” Hack in 1944, Hazel Kirby bought a lot of war Imnds. When they matured she cashed them in and became a millionaire. Betty Kirkpatrick joined the WAVES to release a sailor for active duty. She took his job alright, but she also took his heart. Now they are happily married. Betty Rutherford is a vitamin. She saw a sign that said Vitamin B-one, and thought it was a good idea. Mary Jo Patton is noted for being the world’s biggest eater. I wonder if she eats Wheaties. Elva Nestor is a nurse. She has such persuasive ways that they always get her to give the patients their nasty medicine. Bertha Saffle is a torch singer. Her fans like to hear her sing “Bertha’s Torch Song.” Virginia Lee Thomas cut her pretty red hair and is making it into Christ mas tree decorations. Laura Steadman is a painter. It all started back in G.H.S. when she became interested in art (?). Betty Stevens is the little girl you hear on the radio saying, “Gimme a pack of Bceman’s Pepsin Chewing (� iim please. ’ ’ Annis Lee Davis has been chosen “pin-up-girl” for the Navv! Eugene Cole owns a farm nineteen miles long and two inches wide. He grows spaghetti. Virginia Hosier died of shock. The last six weeks of school she made a 1 B. ” Frances Smith is now a bubble dancer in a pin factory. Earl Mason is pin boy in the local bowling alley. Charles Gough ate some Hv-Krisp by mistake one day and when a little puff of wind came along he blew away. Did you all know Bob Gifford plays the violin f He makes Rubinoff sound like Jack Benny. Ruth Miller is a Missionary. It was during her last trip to China that she married the prominent Chinaman, “One Meat Ball.” Jane Chrislip is one of Grafton’s efficient policewomen. She has such a swell time picking up the poor innocent HoIIowe ’eners when she is going around in the cruiser. “ Kissev ” Bovlcii is a tea|s� t. At least that’s what he tells everyone who passes his padded cell at Weston. Rosemary Baugh is President of the United States. Oh ves, I think you should know, the women have really taken over. Eugene Stephenson has been chosen 1009$ good American boy; he don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t neck, don’t do nothin’. Roy Beavers is pin-up boy for the local “Old Maid’s Sewing Circle.” Benny Bryan owns a gold mine. He dug a ditch and struck it rich. Andy Duckworth is a plumber. He fixes drips. Mary Louise (’art died of sun stroke. It happened one day while she was trying to get a tan by sunning herself. Someone told her that gentlemen prefer “BRONZE.” Lewis Reed is an inventor. Right now he’s working on an easier way to get out of bed on cold mornings. Opal Bush sells dogs. Her advertisements go like this. Dogs for sale; will eat anything; very fond of children. Bruce Hudson's youthful ambition was to wear long pants. Now he wears them longer than anyone else. Eva Brown has turned“out to be a great author. Her latest book is entitled “The Poison Pickle, or The Killer Dill.” Merle Frank is a soap manufacturer. He’s livin' the life of “Lifebouy.” Alvse Va. Morgan started a hospital in Mexico. Everything ran smoothly until a handsome tonsillitis ease came along. Now she’s settled “South of the Border. ’ ’ A new member of our G.H.S. office force is Betty Jean McVicker. “ BJ ” stays after school every evening to see that the kids “doing time” in the office for skipping behave themselves. Sarah McDaniel is selling Christmas Cards for Miss Hickman. Evert Moore played the record machine at the dances at G.H.S. until they paid him. When “Brains” received the five dollars he retired. Jo Claire Corrothers is a riveter. When you ask what kind of riveting she does, she’ll tell you that she d-d-d d-d-does all kinds of riveting. Martha Holloway is secretary to United States s most eligible bachelor—Van Johnson. Harriet Dempsey, the famous strapless evening gown designer, is working on a new creation, the gown less evening strap. Mabel Lee Patton is a tight rope walker with a famed circus. Mary Zorick was operating “Seances” until one day she eloped with a good-looking spirit. Elva Sturms was on the radio until someone made her get off before she broke it. Shirley Trisler is a paper hanger. Maybe we ought to warn her about that profession. It seems a certain Austrian paper hanger named Schickelgruber didn’t turn out so well. Opal Morgan became a housewife after .a certain somebody came back from the Merchant Marines. Audrey Janes has taken Ishkabibble’s place in Kay Kveer’s orchestra. Dick Moran is a scientist. He crossed the Boll Weevil with the Lightning Bug so it could work nights. Clyde McDaniel is up North selling fur lined bath tubs. I ’in getting tired now, and so are my powers; let’s wait for a few years and then look back to see how well I have prophesied the future for you. thirty six (’hiss Will We, members of the graduating class of 1 ‘ 4.1, in the City of Grafton, county of Taylor, state of West Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make this our last will and testament. We give, devise, and bequeath the following things: “Brains” Moore wills the stage to James Fredrick Shafferman. Mary Jo Thomas leaves her distinctive walk to Betty Cart. George Ashby bequeaths his timidity (?) to Paul Waggoner. Doris Edwards leaves her short stature to Alta Lee Sloan. Mary Jo Patton wills her petiteness to Jeanie Jo Lockard. Helen Harper bequeaths the cheer leader job to Doris Ann Harrison. Mabel Lee Patton wills her silentness to Crystal Wooddell. Clayton White bequeaths his “slush-pump” to Paul Lee Loar. Doris Dunham leaves her quietness to Patty Reed. Ruth Miller leaves her bluntness in speech to Betty Brown. Eugene Stephenson leaves his latest “ladylove” to take care of things. Mary Louise Cart wills her auburn hair to Jeannine Prolest. Dick Watkins wills the editorship of the “Bearcat” to Anne Vance. Eleanor Bailey leaves those Freshman boys to Bobbie Sue Wolfe. Charles Evans leaves numerous girls with badly broken hearts. Robert Moore bequeaths his shyness to Kenny Mac Orr. Bob Gifford wills his New England accent to Gene Headley. Opal Bush bequeaths her friendly smile to Jackie Kernple. Helen Hollis wills her art to Ruth Bum-gardener. Dick Mahaffey leaves his breadth and height to Paul Hamilton. Jerry Pepper wills his ability to make a lot of noise to Bill Curry. Frances Smith bequeaths her golden locks to the three bears. Dick Moran leaves his friendliness to Bob Day. “Garray” Bartlett bequeaths his jokecracking ability to Velarious Clarkson. Martha Holloway wills her infectious laughter to Virginia Painter. Marjorie Riffle leaves her quiet manner to Leroy Newcome. Jane Chrislip wills her vociferousness to Adele Jolliffe. Fran Fawley and Dick Warm aren’t leaving anything. They’ve got each other, and that’s all they value. Opal Morgan leaves her coal black hair to Phyllis Towner. Eva Brown wills the A.T.C. to Helen Bragg. Florence Seymour leaves her glokenspiel to Barba ra M usgrove. June Loar bequeaths her sauciness to Rose Lee Jones. Frank Scliilt wills his horse laugh to Bobby Jo Tsner. Betty Lee Duffy leaves her brains to anyone who really needs ’em. Miriam Friedman bequeaths physics class to some other “non composmentis.” Jean Welsh wills her aloofness to Anna Knight. Roseann Wilson leaves her singing to Mary Louise Morgan. Paul Talago bequeaths backwardness to Donnie Shoemaker. Eldon Findley leaves his ability to handle women to Hugh Fordyce. Kathleen Kinter bequeaths her studiousness to Carmen McKinney. Bob Moran leaves his prowess on a basketball floor to Dave Beverlin. Jo Claire Corrothers wills her vivaciousness to her sister, Janice. Emma Jane Robinson wills her blonde ringlets to Vicki Manno. Donald Poling leaves the Army to all now-seventeen-but-soon-eighteen-vear-old boys. Audrey Janes bequeaths her neatness to Mary Louise Kuhn. Leola McGee leaves her coyness to Betty Craft. Betty Rutherford bequeaths her dark eyes to Vera Alice Klepfel. Virginia Rosier leaves the Honor Society to all other students fortunate enough to become members. “Buck” McAvoy leaves his ability to get his homework all by himself (hmmm?) to brother Jimmy. Hazel Kirby wills her pleasantness to Mary Pappalardo. Junior Beavers bequeaths economics to the class of '46. Marie McDaniel leaves what she’s got that gets ’em to Lois Ann Fawley. thirty-seven Class Will Betty 'urivy {rives home economics to next year's Freshmen. Irma Tingler leaves part of lier jewelry to Norma Walls. Anna Jeanne Boylen {rives her place of school pianist to Louise Outright. Frank McKain bequeaths his wide smile to Jimmy Marcus. Ruth Dixon leaves locker number 553 to some Junior girl. Martha Frum doesn’t leave anything; she’s taking Gene with her. Leland Yost wills those black dramatic eyebrows to Nelson McAvoy. Benny Bryan leaves all of those secret admirers of his to Charles Denton. A lyse Virginia Morgan bequeaths the way she spells her name to Alice Bolyard. Smiley Murphy leaves those white teeth to “Chuck” Ashby. Bruce Hudson wills Shakespeare to Jack Ellers. Veda Cross leaves her smile of friendliness to Etta Francis. Josephine McCoy bequeaths the C. A. P. to Rosa Marie Findley. Georgia DeMoss is leaving and is she glad ! Harold Shriver leaves his knowledge to Russell Linn. Hartsel Wilson wills sixth period to all of the underclassmen. Clara Felton leaves the Ilec Teks to Miss Cook. Earl Mason bequeaths his “specks” to Vance McDaniel. Alice Stout leaves her tidiness to Josie Bryan. “Tiny” McDaniel bequeaths her blonde pep and vim to Ann Robinson. Bert Riley wills all of his bright sweaters and loud plaid shirts to Eddie Fawcett. Eleanor Henderson leaves her silent perseverance to Sally Moyer. Bob White leaves his place in the Boys’ Glee Club to John Pitzer. Warner Phillips, William Simmons, and Clyde McDaniel leave the Navy, (at some yet unknown future date) to Admiral Nimitz. Helen Ford bequeaths her last name to Henry and his model T’s. George McCauley leaves his wolf-howl to Bob Leonard. Laura Mae Steadman wills the gray hairs she got worrying over the school paper to Virginia Wolfe. Chela and Lewis Reed leave their look alikeness to Ray and Richard Jackson. Ronnie Bartlett leaves Laura Mae behind, but she’ll still belong to him. Betty Kirkpatrick and Rosemary Baugh will their friendship to Edna Morgan and Lola Mae Grow. Latriva Freeze leaves the Parkview bus to Sarah Kirby. Harriet Dempsey iliiilhi gives salesmanship class to Mr. Haselden. “Kissey” Boylen wills his place on the dance floor to “Goofy” Ward. Betty Jean McVicker wills her place at the head of the band to some other shapely creature. Mary Kay Withers wills her jolliness to Peggy Hamner. Betty Stevens leaves her likeable disposition to Virginia McDaniel. Betty Mae Kincaid bequeaths her good-looking suits to Norma Fauley. Merle Frank leaves Vo-ag to Glen Baker. Dorothy Dadisman leaves her bashfulness to Emily Malone. Bill Russell wills his football prowess to Herbie Funk. Ed Knipple leaves his way of “grinning and bearing it” to Dorsey Bolyard. Mary Jo Luzadder bequeaths her quiet attractiveness to Charlene Murphy. Gene Cole doesn’t leave anything; he’s taking Martha with him. Bertha Naffle wills her athletic ability to Francis Newlon. Annis Lee Davis leaves sister Polly behind to take care of everything. Mary Zorik bequeaths her place on an alphabetical roll of students to Bill Zinn. Norma Moyer wills the office to Mr. Haun and Mr. Clayton. Maxine Weaver leaves her noiselessness to Ada Jacobs. Virginia Lee Thomas bequeaths the first floor, second floor, basement, and roof of G. II. S. to the janitors. Elva Nestor wills her fuschia suit to Jean Blackman. Shirley Trisler leaves. (Isn’t that enough?) Juanita Miller leaves her excess weight to Mary Louise Haskins. Hilda Shuttleworth isn’t going to leave anything. Why should she? No one ever left anything to her. Clyde Dale Norris leaves his braggadocio to Warren Cutright. thirty-eight II oiior Students Valedictorian- The honor students are usually some of the leading pupils in the school. Consequently we find in the coveted position of valedictorian and salutatorian Richard Watkins and Virginia Rosier respectively. Dick and Virginia have been outstanding in the seholarliness and the ability to cope with problems all through their school years. Examples of Dick’s leadership are evident since lie is editor of the Bearcat; vice president of the Thespians, a member of the Quill and Scroll, president of the Ili-Y. president of the Student Council, and a member of the National Honor Society. He is on the Re-Echo Staff and active in both the Band and Glee Club. As another honor he was chosen the vice president of this ’45 Senior class. Dick is everyone’s friend and they are his; so it is quite proudly we hail him, our valedictorian. Virginia has proved herself the outstanding girl in the Senior class since she wears the title of salutatorian. A member of the Band and Girls Athletic Association, she is also president of the National Honor Society and Salutatorian a member of the Thespians and Student Council. Perhaps her most able work of the year has been that of assistant editor of the Re-Echo. From one who excels, one may expect excellent things, so to Virginia goes the wish that good fortune and success may be hers. These two have always been on the honor roll. Dick was a representative to Boys’ State, while Virginia was a representative to Girls’ State. Into a world full of opportunity they go. May the many events which will happen to them reward them with a deeper knowledge of life and its perplexities. This year there have been ties among the honor students. Betty Lee Duffy and Irma Jean Tingler have tied for third place. Next in order come Mabel Lee Patton. Eva Brown. Roseann Wilson, Harriet Dempsey, Mary Jo Thomas, and again a tie among Charles Evans. Evert Moore, and Bertha Saffle. Betty Lee Duffy, another excellent student being third highest in her class, is a member of the following activities: Student Council, Girl Reserves and the Band. thirty-nint II onor Students Irma Jean Tingler, wlio tied for third place also belongs to the Hand, acting as one of the majorettes. She lias led in many of the activities being viee president of the Girl Reserves, secretary of the Commercial Club, wardrobe mistress of the Thespians, a member of the Girls Athletic Association and the National Honor Society. Mabel Lee Hatton, another able student, is fourth in rank. She is a member of the Hand and head typist on the Re-Echo Staff; the president of the Girl Reserves and a member of the Commercial Club. She also participated in the Senior Contest Play. Eva Brown, fifth highest, has to her credit the vice presidency of the Commercial Club, student manager of the Athletic Ticket Committee. treasurer of the Girl Reserves and business manager of the Re-Echo. Eva well deserves fifth place among the honor students. Roseann Wilson, sixth in rank, is exchange editor of the Bearcat, on the Yearbook Staff as a writer, a member of the Girls Athletic Association, The Girl Reserves, and Glee Club. She had a role in the Senior Contest Play and was chosen as princess to the Salem Festival. Harriet Dempsey, being the seventh honor student, is a member of the Thespians, Quill and Scroll, the Girl Reserves, the Girls Athletic Association, the Re-Echo Staff, and the National Honor Society. She holds the position of business manager on the Bearcat and reporter in the Commercial Club. Mary Jo Thomas, our eighth honor student, is a member of the Re-Echo Staff. Those who know Mary Jo recognize in her both a good citizen and student. The ninth place is held by Charles Evans; president of the Senior elass. a member of the Re-Echo Staff, Glee Club, Band, the Student Council, the National Honor Society, and the lli-Y. He played a roll in the Senior Contest Play. Evert Moore who tied for ninth place is a member of the Commercial Club, the National Honor Society, the Bearcat Staff, the Technical Staff and the Thespians. Evert has much ability and is a well-liked student. Bertha Saffle, also tying for ninth place, is the president of the Commercial Club and will be remembered in the Senior Contest Play. She is also on the Re-Echo Staff. forty National Honor Society The Grafton High School Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 19-7 by K. M. Tomlinson who was then principal of the school, (i. Minette Watkins was chosen sponsor and has occupied the position since then. There were eleven members in the original organization.. The four principal objectives of the society are: to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leader ship and to develop character in students. The purpose of the organiza tion is to fulfill these objectives and hold them before the school as goals toward which all should strive. The officers of the Honor Society for 1944-45 are Virginia Rosier, pres ident: Inna Tinglor, vice-president; Florence Seymore, secretary. Student Council Established in October of 1940, the Student Council has functioned successfully for the past four years with the- aid and cooperation of the student body. Members of this potent organization are chosen by a popular vote of the students, with each home room iiaving one representative, except the Seniors, whose home rooms have two each. Organized as the official body to give students a voice in the administration of school policies, it has functioned successfully ever since its foundation. Last year it sponsored the Social Club at noon for the students entertainment and to keep the noon time traffic, in the hall down to a minimum. Having served as its sponsor for the past several years, Mr. R. W. Clayton has jminted out and led the way to a more effective self-government by the student where possible, and has proved an able executive. During the present school year, its chief project was to sponsor a student handbook. This handbooks chief purpose was to assist in the orientation of Freshmen, as well as to keep the upperclassmen informed of the various school activities. The regular meeting days are the first and third Tuesdays of each month, on which problems of student interest are discussed and solved. Many minor impediments to a fimooth running school have been removed as the result of the suggestions made and conclusions arrived at in these meetings. Selected to lead the council in its activities are the following officers: Dick Watkins, president; Charles Evans, vice-president; and Virginia Rosier, secretary-treasurer. forty two ' Ke-Eclio Staff Editor.......................Robert Gifford Assistant Editor. ......Virginia Rosier Business Manager.................Eva Brown Fat uity Adviser........Miss Gladys Hickman WRITERS Miriam Friedman Rosea mi Wilson Richard Watkins Florence Seymour Leland Yost Clifford Boylen Charles Gough SUBSCRIPTION STAFF Norma Jean Moyer Harriet Dempsey Richard Warne Mary Jo Patton Mary Jo Thomas June Loar Hazel Kirby George Ashby TYPISTS Mabel Lee Patton Betty Stevens Bertha Saffle Betty Lee Duffy Mary Louise Cart Frances Smith CIRCULATION STAFF Irina Tingler Warner Phillips “Jerry” Pepper William Russell Benny Bryan Edward Knipple PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Charles Evans Josephine McCoy Clara Felton Ruth Miller Mary K. Withers Betty McVicker Alice Stout ART WORK Robert Moran Helen Hollis Laura Steadman Marv K. Withers forty-three The Bearcat One day in 1941, several upperclassmen hit upon the idea of reviving tlie school newspaper and publishing it as the official student publication of (irafton High School. Formerly, the paper was called the MOt'N TAIXEER, and it was started in 1919 under the direction of Mr. Pigott, who was then principal here. Later it was taken over by Miss G. M. Watkins, the first faculty adviser. Its untimely death in the early 1930’s was shortlived, however, and its reproduction was inevitable. Thus was born the BEARCAT. As faculty adviser for the past three years, Mrs. Ruby Withers has led a capable staff to produce a popular and interesting publication for the members of the faculty and the student body. The Journalism classes provide personnel to publish this bi-monthly periodical, but all places on the staff are open to any competent individual. At present the staff is as follows: Editor-in-chief, Dick Watkins; Managing Editor, Miriam Friedman; Associate Editor, Anne Vance; Art Editor, Helen Hollis; Business Manager, Harriet Dempsey; Circulation Manager, Emily Malone; and Roseanne Wilson as Exchange Editor. It is the responsibility of the staff to create and maintain an interesting as well as useful publication. A certain amount of “heavy” material is desirable, even in a high school newspaper, and the paper must not he loaded with all amusing features and cartoons. In short, it must strike a happy medium between the too formal and the too light to be a deserving publication. This has been the aim of the staff during the year, and it has succeeded admirably in bringing well rated advice as well as humor to tin student body. Commercial Club The main purpose of this organization is to increase interest in commercial subjects. The second objective is to acquaint the members with modern business methods, systems, materials, and equipment. Other purposes include development of personal qualifications for business positions, establishment of worthy ideals and habits of thrift, saving, giving, investing, and spending wisely, and encouraging a social spirit by offering opportunity for wholesome recreation and to develop an interest in the business and commercial life of the community. Membership is limited to students taking a Commercial Course. They must be Juniors or Seniors and passing in all work with a C plus average or better. The personal qualifications stressed are loyalty, leadership, character, citizenship, scholarship, and service. Under the direction of Mr. Haselden, club sponsor, the group sponsors the football programs and sells booster badges. forty-four Girl |{, The Girl Reserves is a junior branch of the Young Women’g Christian Association. The Grafton High School group was formed in 192H under the direction of Nola Frye and lias been active since then. The original group had nine members while this year’s dub has a membership of thirty-seven. The symbol of the Girl Reserves is a blue triangle within a circle enclosing the letters G. R. The sides of the triangle represent tile sides of a girl's real life— mental, physical, and spiritual. The club’s slogan is: “To face life squarely” and the purpose is: ‘To find and give the best. ” Ili The Grafton High School Hi-Y Club was organized in 1024, following a convention in Fairmont. The organization was brought about chiefly through the efforts of Mr. Glenn S. Callahan and in the following vears its membership has increased rapidly. The Hi-Y organisation is a branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association. The club has as its serves Curing the past year the Girl Reserves have sponsored a Christmas basket for a needy family, a box for Christmas cards, and made donations to the War fund. One of the most important social functions of this group was the G. R. Prom which was held this spring. In addition to the semi-monthly mendings the girls attend church in a body at least once a month. The officers are: Mabel Patton, president; Irina Tingler, vice president; .Tune Loar, secretary; Helen Hollis and Josephine McCoy, reporters. Miss Gladys Hickman is sponsor of the organization. -Y aim the creation, maintenance, and extension through out the school and community of a feeling of religious responsibility. The sponsor for this year’s organization is Mr. A. V. Yoho and the capable officers are: president, Dick Watkins; vice-president, John Filers; secretary, Robert Borneman. forty fivt I ok The name of this organization is derived from the following: H is for Honor, E is for Energy, C is for Courage, T is for Tact, E is for Enjoyment, and K is for Kindness. The purpose of the organization is to serve others, to learn to assume responsibility, and to huild stronger personality and character. Any student enrolled in Home Economics 2 or 3 having a grade of A or H is eligible for membership. Some of the most outstanding activities of the club during this year were: maintaining the sick room and supplying of the medicine cabinet, five blood donations, making one hundred housewife kits for the Red F. F President, Francis Gough; vice-president, Eldon Findlv; secretary, .lames McCauley; treasurer, Merle Frank. The Grafton Chapter of the Future Farmers of America was organized in 1942. The F.F.A. is a national organization of students who are studying vo rational agriculture. The organization is developing a Cross, serving regional Yo-Ag dinner, serving regional adult Home Economics Association dinner, the Mother-Daughter banquet and sponsoring of the Nutrition Contest. The club sent delegates to 3 regional meetings. Officers for the year are: president, Jane C'hrislip; vice president, Doris Dunham; secretary, Helen Brown; treasurer, Betty Curry and reporter, Joan Kisner. Miss Cook, the club sponsor, is State Adviser ami Jane Clirislip is serving in the capacity of State Secretary. A. trained leadership and a form of citizenry which serves and exerts an influence for good wherever it is found. This year the F.F.A. participated in the war bond drive and in the milk weed collection. By outstanding work two boys earned the title of “state farmer’’ and one boy, Harold Neal, is a candidate for the title of ‘4 American farmer. ’ forty nix Letterinen’s Club Tha Lettermen 8 dub was organized by Mr. K. H. Me Kenney in 1937. The eluh's purpose is to organize those who have earned the right to wear letters, having earned them in some varsity athletics. The organization this year sponsored a dance following the annual alumni cage game. In honor of those boys who are serving our country in the service the club undertook to erect an honor roll of its former members. The honor roll is erected in the lobby of the Gym in order that all who come to the game may see and admire it. The officers for this year are president, Bob Moran; vice-president, Kugene Stephenson; secretary. Buck McAvov. Athletic Ticket In 1942, Mr. Robert C. Sloan, athletic director of (irafton High School, organized the Athletic Ticket Committee. The origin of the committee was the result of student responsibility. Most of the responsibility for success or failure of many projects was given to the faculty and the students weren’t very active. Al Coin in ittee though in recent years the students have participated more actively in extra curricular activities. The members of the athletic stuff sell tickets, watch gates and fences, act as ushers, and do miscellaneous jobs which they are needed to help in. For their work the individuals are awarded letters. fort y- evcn The Girl’s Athletic Association is composed of the athletically inclined girls of Grafton High School. The purpose of the Club is to promote the sportsmanship and athletic talent among the feminine members of the school. At the G. A. A. social functions and parties a good time is always had by all because the girls are a jolly and fun loving bunch. The two highlights of the year are the initiation of pledges and the annual Spinster’s Hop. The G. A. A., under the sponsorship of Mrs. Bord, each year gives letters to the Senior members who have played on class basketball teams for four years. The officers of the club are : president, Jane Chrislip; vice-president, Helen Harper; secretary-treasurer, Mary Kay Withers. Squad The Squad Leaders are that ever busy squad in each physical education class who mark the roll, coach their teams, help direct Leaders exercises, and see that the members of their squad don’t break their necks tumbling. Every Tuesday the squad leaders meet with Mi's. Bord to discuss the class schedule for the following week. Besides being a great help to Mrs. Bord, they act as monitors in their gym classes. They are Helen Harper, Alice Mae Stephenson, Etta Frances, Mary Vogel, Laura Mae Steadman, Opal Morgan, Betty Moyer, Arvie Lockard, Emily Malone, Alyse Virginia Morgan, Mary Louise Haskins. Mary Pappalardo, Betty Lee Duffy, Marie McDaniel Harriet Dempsey, Mabel Lee Patton, Jackie Kemple, Anne Vance, Mary Zorik, Lorraine Miller, Virginia Painter, Mary Kathern Patterson, Jane Chrislip, and Norma McKeen. forty-eight We’re Confess in (That We Miss You) We’re confessing that we miss you, Miss you so much, Grafton High. We’re confessing as we leave you, and say good by, Miss you every moment. In your halls we had such good times, But those times must end someday, We would like to stay forever, had we our way. Some of us may join the Navy, Beat old Hitler at his game; And we’ll use the things you’ve taught us, When the world’s at peace again. Are we guessing that you’ll miss us. Have we spent these years in vain? We’re confessing that we miss you over again. ’Til We Meet Again Clean out your lockers, Throw away the mess, Turn in your school books, You are leaving G.I1.S. Don’t be reluctant, It’s done every year, We know you are sorry, To leave anything so dear. Your care-free days are over, The days of jitterbugging and jive, We’ll shed a tear in farewell, For the class of '45. —By Virginia Hosier. -By Florence Seymour. fifty Art I'pon enterin'? the Art Room we see faces of many famous people. Let me see; Who is that over in the corner? Why it’s John Adams! And there is Ximitz. Why it’s amazing what these Art students can do! On looking around again we discover the chalk image of Stephen Foster. Then our eyes wander to other chalks and we see pictures depicting the more famous songs of Foster, such as “Old Blaek Joe.” Assured of the blooming talents of the Art students, we stroll to another part of the room where we find a Mural of Dicken’s Characters. This project has been in progress for some time. Our librarian selected the characters and Helen Hollis, one of our Seniors, with the assistance of Mrs. Yost, has been doing the sketching and painting. We are quite proud of this achievement. There never is a dull moment in the Art Room for here we see a group working on a beautiful vase of flowers. Tomorrow they probably will be doing a poster for a play or some other advertisement. We are indeed fortunate in having this indispensable department. Its readiness to help put over our entertainments, newspaper campaign. and yearbook is highly appreciated. Much credit for these drawings goes to Helen Hollis, Laura Mae Steadman. Mary Kay Withers, and many others who have given their time and talent. To the congenial instructor of this department go many thanks for the Division Sheets used in this book and other fine things she has done so graciously. To have missed the Art classes is a tragedy, for you have lost some of the finer things of life. fifty-one National Thespians Troupe 171 of the National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society was founded in Grafton High in 1!)31 under the sponsorship of Miss Grace hoar. The present group, advised by Miss Uuth Batten, is made up of thirty-one students. The aim of this group is to promote a greater interest in dramatics in the boys and girls of high school. The members of Troupe 171 has done a number of things for G. II. S. The annual Inter-Class Contest Plays were sponsored by them, with four student directors chosen from their group. “Maids Ni-ht Out” was their three act play for the season. They purchased a stage set of fourteen flats. This improved the acoustics in the auditorium greatly. Numerous assemblies, too varied to mention, were also presented by this group. Officers of the local troupe include Jane Chrislip, president; Dick Watkins, vice president; and Irma Jean Tingler, wardrobe mis-t ress. The Technical Staff is that group of boys behind the scenes who make possible our lightning, thunder, wind, telephone bells, etc. Without them, the show could not go on. I'nder the supervision of Mr. R. C. Sloan, these boys have really done a fine job. To Evert Moore, the stage manager, goes much credit for the improvement of sound effects and lighting. On the stage crew are: Bob Day, Terry lleir-onimus. Clayton White, Bill Sinsel, John Courtney, James Shafferman, John Pitzer. Vance McDaniel, and Frank Todd fifty two The final production for the year was the Senior play, “ Abie’s Irish Hose.’’ This three act comedy was under the direction of Miss Ruth Batten. Abie Levy, Charles Evans, wedded Rose Mary Murphy, Roseanne Wilson, an Irish entertainer whom he had met overseas. Since his father Soloman, Bob Gifford, had had his heart set on Abie marrying a nice little Jewish girl, the newlyweds had to try to fool him. As the couple claimed Rose Mary was a Murphiski, Soloman had them married by a rabbi, Leland Yost, not realizing that they’d already been wedded by a Methodist minister. However, a comic war was start ed when the bride’s father, Patrick Murphy, Clifford Bovlen, came to New York from California bringing a t’atholio priest, Dick Watkins, with him. In midst of this quarreling the young couple was once more joined in matrimony by the priest. The argument got so heated that the fathers disowned their children and would have nothing to do with them. However, the two men once more claimed the young couple and everyone was happy when Rom Mary and Abie had twins Rel eeea and Patrick Joseph. The cast also included Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cohen played by Evert Moore and Martha Holloway. All went well and Bill kept his part of the bet until the last day. It was then he was erroneously arrested by a policeman, played by Terry Heironimus. However, Shelia managed to deliver Bill’s milk without being discovered. Bill managed to get out of jail and joined fthelia. Then began one of the most exciting of all races between the inilkwagon and a police car. This race was reported by a dynamic commentator, Worton Wonchill, John Pitzer. Bill contrived to reach Arlen Dairies and he punched the time clock for the last time. Therefore he won the bargain and he and Shelia could make the trip to the South Seas together. Supjmrting members of the cast included Adele, portrayed by Emily Malone; Mac, Mickey McCue; Hagon, Charles Denton; the maid, Dorothy Burnside; the usher, Pat Kennedy; Micha, Warren Cut right; and the cow, Betsy. “Maid’s Night Out,’’ a fast-moving comedy, was given by the Thespians last fall. The leads were Bill, son of a wealthy dairyman, played by Howard Fast: and Shelia, who has an aspiring mother, Florence Seymour. Bill was interested in the study of tropical fish and wished to use his father’s yacht for a South Sons trip. His father, | ortrnyed by Ixmnard Collins, felt Bill was wasting time which should have been put to use in the Arlen Dairies and didn’t want him to borrow the boat. However, he made a wager with his son. If Bill could deliver milk for a month without breaking any of the workers’ rules and fulfill his duties, his father would let him use the yacht. While Bill was making his milkman’s rounds he met Shelia, whom he thought was a maid working for the Harrisons. Mrs. Harrison, Shelia's mother, en acted by Helen Harper, was engrossed in trying to find a wealthy husband for her daughter so the family would have no more financial difficulties. Wally, Bob Gifford, was the man of her choice; but Mary, Martha Holloway, who had worked for the Harrisons for a number of years, and Shelia are opposed to this choice. Bill found Shelia most attractive, even if she was a maid, and Shelia felt the same way about tin milkman. A vital role in Grafton High’s extra-curricular activities is taken by dramatics. There have been four major productions in this field the past year. I) rama fiftythru The Band A “must'’ at football and basketball games is the Blue and White Band of Grafton High School. During the current gridiron season the hand was on hand in all kinds of weather to entertain the spectators. Add ing much to the entertainment was the fancy marching and drilling of Drum Major, Paul Waggoner; Majorettes, Jean Welsh and Annis Lee Davis; Sponsors, Betty Jean McVicker, Irma Jean Tingler, Martha Holloway, and Gladys Lee Miller; Color Guards, Jackie Kcmple and Irene Andrews; Color Bearers, Charles Ashby and James Tingler. During the half, in a blaze of floodlights, the girls “strutted their stuff. ” Amidst the applause of the crowd, they twirled and performed outstanding gymnastic feats. The same entertainment plus some fancy drilling was provided by the girls at the basketball games. Early in the current cage season a new manner of entering the Field House was initiated. Instead of the band members just walking in practically unnoticed, they, preceeded by the majorettes and sponsors, marched in to a very snappy drum beat. This new system was received very enthusiastically by the spectators and was repeated at every game. The band has held its membership to around fifty persons. There are approximately 15 clarinets, 8 trumpets, 3 saxophones, 2 flutes, 0 trombones, 1 bass, 1 E-flat horn, 1 baritone, 1 glockenspiel, and 5 drums. An outstanding feature of the school, developing fifty-four from the band, is the orchestra. It provides entertainment between acts and various productions in the auditorium. The popular music played by the orchestra has been arranged by some of the most famous dance band leaders of the country. During the current year, the members of the 1 ami together with the Glee Clubs presented the “Music Follies of 1944.” In the spring the two groups again combined their talents and presented an operetta. “The Top of the World.99 As is the custom, the bund presented its annual concert in April. Four members of the band, Martha Jean Frum, Anna Jean Boylen, Charles Evans, and Robert Gif ford, representing the clarinet, trumpet, and bass sections of the band, accompanied by Miss Betty Rose Miller, attended the annual Bandmaster’s Clinic, which convened in February in Clarksburg. This meeting was held to point out to the students, as well as to the band teachers, the techniques of good attack, shading, timing, phonetics, and other fine points of music, as demonstrated by high school musicians. This year the band organized a Senior Council. It is made up of the Senior members of the band and its duty is to discuss problems concerning the band and its‘members. Since its organization the Council has settled many problems successfully. Its members will also select next year’s majorettes and sponsors. HOYS The (ilpo Clubs The Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Betty Rose Miller, is made up of the talented girls and boys of Grafton High School. Its purpose is to develop the musical talents of its members so that they may be useful to them. It also interests many in music, who otherwise might not have an opportunity to have this advantage. The two events of the school year a he the “Music Pollies” and the Spring Operetta. 1 he Music Follies is given by the combined efforts of the Band and Glee Club. The (ilee Club has taken part in many of the assemblies, such as the Christinas, the Thanksgiving assembly, and others. During the Yuletide season the Glee Club goes caroling in different parts of Grafton. Each year it takes an active part in the Graduation Exercises. (■I It l.s fifty-five fifty nix 1'Oot ha 11 In R eviow Sept. 8, 1944 Opening the ’44 football season against Bridgeport, the local lads of the Gold and Blue went down fighting to a 38 13 defeat. Despite the one sidedness of the score the Bearcats fought all the way and it was only experience against unexperience which gave the visitor the game. It was the brilliant running oOohn Murphy who kept breaking through the Grafton line for gain after gain together with the spot passing of Gossa that kept the Indiana deep in Bearcat territory and gave Grafton backs no chance to break out. Sept. 1944 Smarting from a defeat at the hands of the Bridgeport Indians, the locals opened their Big Ten season against the Nhinnston High Spartans. It was very evenly matched as both sides drove deep into enemy territory several times only to have Madam Kate step in ami take away their scoring chances. Midway in the second quarter the local’s chance cSme when a Shinnston punt fell short and Grafton took over. It was only a matter of a few plays until the Gold and Blue clad boys had driven into pay dirt. But Shinnston was not finished and until dim Boring was hurt late in the game they made it plenty hot for Grafton. Sept. 23, 1944 With a win and a loss under their belts, the Me Dademen journeyed to (larksburg to do or die against the K. W. Proxies. It was apparent from the opening minutes who had the more powerful team and although the Graf ton ites put up a swell battle it was R. W.’s game to a tune of 30-0. The best play of the game came mid wav in the second period when Dewey Rowe of the Presidents took Pepper’s punt on his own twenty and zoomed 80 yards through the Bear cats for a touchdown. Sept. 29, 1944 Next for the locals were their arch rivals the W. I Ifilltoppers and once again it was the story of too much weight as the heavier boys from Clarksburg rolled through the Bearcats for three touchdowns, the first coming on the second play of the game on an endaround by Dick Hood. The Bearcats kept trying but the powerful line of the Ililltoppers just kept the Grafton hacks in their own backfield. Oct. 6, 1944 Trying to get back in the winning side of the ledger the Bearcats took on Buckhannon High. For the Buck-Ups it was a case of they came, they tried, they failed because when the smoke of battle had rolled away the pride of Grafton High were on the long end of a 2o-12 score. Oct. 13, 1944 Bolstered by a victory over the Buckhannon eleven the Grafton team made an invasion of Fairmont only to come home on the wrong end of a 13-0 count. It was because of a very muddy field that the game was decided by weight and in this department the Bees had the edge. Oct. 21, 1944 In a game that had to be postponed one night because of “Old Man Weather’’ the Grafton team gave the home town fans a treat by trimming the W. Fairmont Polar Bears 20-7. Fairmont’s touchdown came on a basketball plav, Leskovar to a Grafton back who tipped the ball into the waiting arms of the Bear end, Fred Garcia. Oct. 27, 1944 This was the game fans are still talking about. The Bearcats came up off the floor, back from the brink of defeat to pound out a 21-14 victory over the Philippi Bulldogs in a game that has not been equaled in many a year. It looked like the old Bearcat teams on the field as the Philippi Bovs just could not stop the hard charging line and smooth clicking backfield of the Bearcats. Also standing out was the place kicking of Gillispie who booted 3 j� erfect extra (mints. Nov. 3, 1944 Ahem! It was sweet while it lasted but even a team of Grafton Ikjvs who tried with everything they had could not stop Morgantown’s Red and Blue clad team as they rolled their way behind the running of Vic Bonifilli to a 27-0 victory. Only on spare occasions did Grafton show signs of coming to life and these were on pass (days which Morgantown ’s seven blocks of stone they called a line let them get off. The Bearcat Backs were completely bottled up by a great line and team that just would not be denied victory. Nov. 10, 1944 In the season’s final the locals lost a heart-breaker to the Weston Minutemen by a 20-19 score. With the locals leading 19-13 in the closing minutes the visitors drove down the field on some beautiful passing, which incidentally had given them a touchdown on a sen national catch by Linger, a glue-fingered end. After fighting gallantly but hopelessly and finally yielding a score, the local saw their hopes of victory go sliding into the rainy night with a perfect extra point conversion. Nov. Id, 1944 Although they had a record of 4 wins against defeats they made up in fight and spirit what they lost in points. To Captain Bill Russell who was picked on the All Big Ten teams and to Russell, Jerry Pepj er, and Bill Wetsell who got honorable mention on the All Valley team goes our heartiest congratulations. fifty-eight Basketball In Review The 44 45 edition of the Bearcats took to the basketball courts in the lid-lifter against a star-studded Alumni quintet, sparked bv “Scotty” Hamilton, Paul Defenbaugh, and Jimmy Skaggs, that clipped a hard fighting varsity 49-44. However, the ’Cats recovered very nicely and licked Bridgeport by a tally of 47-23 to even the record book and officially initiate the season. The next encounter for the McDademcn was the Bisons of Barracksville who gave the ’Cats a ware in the opening minutes but the locals turned on the heat to win by a score of 35-23. As we met Hast Fairmont, our first Big Ten rival of the season, our hearts were all at witter, but our luck was holding as the boys from the Friendly City went home on the short end of a 37-25 score after a tough battle. Taking to the road for the first time, the locals tasted defeat at the hands of a powerful Klkins five in the closing minutes 26-20. Coining back to their home grounds with a vengeance, (irafton took University High by a count of 53-39. Just too much power for the Monongahela lads. In the second game away, the ’Cats fought gamely but Morgantown High paced by Frankie Lemine put the charger to the locals 43-37. Still traveling, the Gold and Blue couldn’t get on the beam and so lost a thrilling last seconds 37-34 decision to the Buckhnnnon Upshur boys. Coming back to their own stamping grounds to meet their arch rivals, the ’Cats lost a fast, hard contest to W. 1. by a 45-41 wore. We broke the jinx! We beat West Fairmont on their home floor to score a major upset in Big Ten circles. In an overtime period, the ’Cats came out on top with a count of 56-54. Shinnston High was next in the line of victims for the locals, because the boys from Harrison county were no match for the Smoky City boys as Grafton took the contest 39-30. In the next two games the Bearcats brought joy to the hearts of their followers by invading the Ohio Valley to first lick Everett Brinkman’s Wheeling Golds 49-38 and then to take the Parkersburg Big Beds 43-41 in a game that the locals had to come from behind in the last quarter to win. Returning home the ’Cats gained swell revenge over the Morgantown cagers as they took them over the coals to the tune of 38-26. The Bearcats couldn’t l� e stopped as they made it two in a row over East Fairmont as they slipped the Bi i� s 35-27. Meeting Buckhannon again, we came out on top, 46-23 to continue our winning streak of seven games without a defeat. Once more the Washington-Irving jinx hit the Gold and Blue as they went to Clarksburg only to come home on the short end of a 48-41 score. West Fairmont next visited us here and in a hard fought contest, we sent them home with a 46-42 decision staring them in the face. Parkersburg’s Big Reds came, tried, and failed as the Bearcats came to life in the final quarter to trim them 40-30. The ’Cats went visiting for the last time this season and they made it number two over Shinnston’s Spartans in an overtime ball game 42-41. In our last game we met Elkins in what was anyone’s ball game. It was a nip and tuck battle all the way with the Randolph Countians pulling ahead in the final quarter 36-34. The Bearcats finished the regular season with a record of 14 wins against 6 losses and showed their supporters that when tournament time rolls around the Gold and Blue boys will be in there pitching. To Coach McDade and his flashy Bearcats we say “nice going and good luck in the tournament.” fifty nine Who's Who That pretty brunette you see cheer-leading at the sanies is Helen Harper. She has shown some very good acting in several plays given during the past two years and was director of the Freshman Contest Play. Anna Jeanne Boylen is our music Maestro. She can really play the piano. Anna Jeanne also plays first clarinet in the band. Our witty “brain” is Jane Chrislip. Jane is very active in many organizations and is president of the Thespians, Hee-Tek and several others. It’s a bird! Xo, it’s a train! No. it s Harvey Hawkins! Harvey is our one-man “ball-o-fire” on the basketball team. He is also the object of many feminine glances. “Keep your hands off of that switch board,” yells “Brains” Moore, our stage manager. Evert is a very active member of the Thespians. Commercial Club and a “swell guy.” George Ashby, “Swoonatra” of G.H.S., has caused many feminine hearts to flutter. Besides being able to croon and play a trombone in the band, George is a gen-u-ine “Hep-Cat. That tall good-looking secretary-treasurer oi our Senior class is Kathleen Kiliter. Kathleen is liked by every one because of her quiet, graceful manners. If you see someone going down the hall with a big smile on her face, that’s Martha Holloway; Marty’s quick smile and her acting ability have won her principal parts in various plays including the Senior Class Play. Besides belonging to the Thespians, Girl Reserves and being a band sponsor, she was director of the Sophomore Contest Play. Although quiet, Bertha Saffle has an unde-scribable personality. These things, combined with her friendliness, help her carry out her position as president of the Commercial Club. She is also a typist for the yearbook. A popular Freshman with a number of talents is Fred Shafferman. “Freddie” had a leading role in the Freshman Contest Play and was a member of the football squad. To top this, he was elected secretary of the Freshman class. The songbird you hear warbling in assemblies is none other than Roseann Wilson. “Rosie” adds her charm to the Girl Reserves. Glee Club and the G.A.A. She also had leading roles in the Senior Contest and Senior Class Plays. She was our princess at the Salem College Festival. That high-stepping sponsor in the band is none other than Irma Tingler. Irma’s ability to do things has helped her acquire the office of wardrobe mistress of the Thespians, vice-president of the Girl Reserves, secretary of the Commercial Club and an active member of the G.A.A. Clifford Boylen or “Kissey, ” as he is usually called, is pretty nearly the tallest boy in the Senior class. If you are of a different opinion. first step up to his side and see for yourself. Spread across his face nearly always you will find a charming grin. He belongs to several organizations and is popular with everyone. Harold Shriver is a very studious fellow. He rides the bus from about ten miles out in the country. He is one of the geniuses in the scientific field, particularly physics class. He is usually roaming through the corridors telling someone his line of jokes. Whenever there’s anything going on, you can almost always be sure to find Dick Watkins right in the middle of it. “Jiggs” isn’t just an honor student, but takes part in numerous extra-curricular activities. Possessing a reputation for a ready humor, he’s welcome in every crowd. Little Peggy Hamner is a true representative of the Freshman class. In her there is the possibility of a fine actress, as she won the best actress award for her portrayal of the Sinatra-worshipper, Amy, in the Freshman Contest Play. John “Satan” Ellers, president of the Junior class, is slated to become captain of next year’s football eleven. He’s got a real sense of music within him because he can really pound out some hot “boogie” on the ivories. Although she is a newcomer Cecile West Meehling has carved a niche in the hearts of “G.H.S.’ers” through her sweetness and kindness to all. It’s a sure bet that she will be as good a wife as she has been a classmate. nixly Who’s Who Florence Seymour, better known as “Gus,” is planning to become a civil engineer. Blond and vivacious “Gus” is waiting for the day that Johnny, that tail gunner, comes home for good. The MeAvoy family has been well represented in G.H.S. by three good-looking males. Rogers, Jimmy, and Nelson. Rogers, called “Buck” by almost everyone, is a member of the class of forty-five. lie’ll be remembered by many as a fine basketball player and an all-around good sport. Jimmy and Nelson, both Freshmen, wormed their way into the hearts of many upperclassmen (especially those of the fairer sex). Kathrine Gainer was a life saver to the Sophomore Contest Play. About five hours before the play was scheduled to start the director learned one of the actresses was unable to play her role. The director drafted Kate (one of the prompters) for the part ami the play went off without a hitch. Kate’s also in the G.A.A. and Glee Club, and is secretary-treasurer of the Sophomore class. Charles Evans, the class president, is outstanding as an actor and student. The girls think he should have the title “The Most Handsome Boy In the Senior Class.’’ Miriam Friedman, who seems to enjoy life and the job as managing editor of the Bearcat. has a slow humor which makes her many friends. Wayne Knotts should bear the title of “The Best All Around Fellow.” He’ll be remembered as receiving best actor in the contest plays. Mary Kay Withers one of our energetic cheerleaders is an All American Girl. She has the most contagious laugh in the school. Eva Brown, commonly known as Teddy, is student manager of the Athletic Ticket Committee. Being friendly seems to be her nature so that students and teachers enjoy having her around. Jerry Pepper, the one and only “Casanova Boy,” is the best little old football and basketball player, but then you already knew that. Warren Cutright is one of the most outstanding students in the Sophomore class. His participation in dramatics has made him well known to everyone in the school, and he plays the trumpet in the band. He was in his Freshman class play, this year's Thespian play, and numerous assemblies. His ever-readv smile makes him a very likeable chap. Richard Mahaffey is a member of the Bearcat, and specializes in covering sporting events and prophesying them through his column, “Sports Shorts.” He is very popular with the students, and is known for being a happy-go-lucky lad. Virginia Rosier keeps up her record as an honor student amid a flurry of extra-curricular activities. She is assistant editor of the Re-Echo, is a member of the G.A.A.. president of the National Honor Society, a member of the band. Thespians, was a representative of our school at Girls’ State, and acts as secretary-treasurer of the Student Council. My, what a (piiet life she leads!!! Sherman and Lewis Reed, the twin redheads of the Senior class, also answer to the names of Lester and Chester respectively. Both are popular with other members of the student body, and participate in many activities. “Cheeta.” or Sherman was basketball manager last year, and earned his letter as such. He plays this year on the Hi-Y basketball team. Lewis, the shyer of the two, centers his interest on airplanes and airplane news, and was a member of the athletic scoreboard committee. Robert Borneman. one of the more ambitious of our Juniors, can be seen most any morning skittering around the halls looking for someone to discuss Physics problems or Chemistry with him. He works hard to maintain his “A” average, which he keeps during most of the year. He holds down the secretary-treasurer position of the Hi-Y Club, and is an industrious member of that organization. Buddy Myers, another of our honor students from the Junior class, is outstanding as a leader in school activities. He is a member of the Hi-Y Club, and participated in the American Legion oratorical contest as the entry from Grafton High School. His high scholastic average speaks for itself concerning Bill’s prowess as a student. sixtyonr A Parting Word . . . Hail Alma Mater, hats off to you. As we, the members of the class of '45, stroll through the halls for the final time, our footsteps echo the events of the last four years and pangs of sorrow seep through the momentary joys of graduation. A tear is shed as we bid farewell to that beloved school. It seems but a moment fleeting through our memory since we rubbed lipstick from our Freshman faces, or wandered awe struck through our first assembly. We are never to sleep through another class or borrow another sheet of paper. Memories hold for us many good times when we said our lines behind the footlights, pledged allegiance to the flag in assembly, or pushed into line in the crowded cafeteria for a hot dog. Maybe we were not angels; for instance, the time we skipped school and had to sit in the office or were kicked out of school for telling the latest news. Now we have finished our four happy years; we are convinced that we have gained much in intelligence and character. As Seniors we have mixed sensations of joy and sorrow, a mingling thought of happy times and amusing incidents. It is hard to leave the teachers who have done much to make our high school days interesting ones. That lump in the throat is swallowed as we look into the familiar class rooms. Saying good-bye to the lower classmen is the hardest part of all. They were a lot of fun. It will take a long time to forget that cute little girl who used to write our excuses for our admits. We leave our high school days to go out into the world; some to make names for ourselves in the business world; some to fight for our democracy, and others to sink into oblivion. With these thoughts we bid you a fond adieu. trfjrty two In Appreciation We, the Re-Echo staff, wish to express our appreciation to the ones who helped us make this book possible. Because of war time regulations we thought at first we couldn’t have our yearbook but due to the tireless efforts of our principal, Mr. Haun, and our adviser, Miss Gladys Hickman, a way was found. Many thanks go to the Art department for their fine work and to the faculty we are grateful for their contribution. We tender our appreciation to Mr. Zecca of Zamsky studios for his photographs and are very appreciative to the General Press Corporation of Taren-tum, Pennsylvania and to Jahn and Ollier Company for their excellent services.